Finding the Third Proportional to 533,587.50 and 816,115.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,587.50 and 816,115.50 is: 1,248,238.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,587.50 : 816,115.50 = 816,115.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,587.50/816,115.50 = 816,115.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,587.50x = 816,115.50 × 816,115.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,587.50x = 666,044,509,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,044,509,340.25/533,587.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,238.59
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